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Spring To-Do List

in Annuals, Fertilizing, Fun Ideas and Articles, Grass, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs, Veggies & Herbs

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="847x565" alignment="center" qode_css_animation="" custom_src="https://trendspotinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/trendspot-blog-5-22-garden.jpg" caption="Photo from TrendSpot.com"][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text] What to do now: Plant shrubs,...

6 Mistakes Homeowners Make

in Annuals, Drip Irrigation, Fun Ideas and Articles, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] ...

How To Plant In Red Clay Soil

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] So many people in the South have red clay soil. This stuff is mushy and...

Top 5 Shrubs to Use for Screening Purposes

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Trees & Shrubs

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text] 1. Elaeagnus terrible name, great plant! The silver-green leaf color gives you great contrast...

How to get RID of WEEDS!

in Prepping for the Season, Weeds

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] Weeds – We all hate them, but we all have them. I am going...

“Which fertilizer should I use for annuals?”

in Fertilizing, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] We hear this question daily. All plants – annuals, shrubs, perennials and trees need...

Powdery Mildew: What it is and how to get rid of it!

in Perennials, Pest & Disease Solutions, Planting

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] I’ve received numerous questions these past 2 weeks asking what is the powdery substance...

What’s Mulch Got To Do With It?

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Planting, Prepping for the Season

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] Want to save $$ and water your flower beds less – maybe even 50%...

The Word on Worm Castings: How do they work? What can they be used for?

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Planting, Prepping for the Season

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] Worm castings are the richest natural fertilizer known to humans. That's right: as little as...

Getting Ready for Spring!

in Mulch & Soil Amendments, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] Here are some things you can do now to help your lawn and garden...